Environmental groups have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's recent alteration of the definition of the word "harm" as used in the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This change may limit the scope of wildlife protections under the ESA in the United States.

The lawsuit contends that by narrowing the interpretation of "harm," the administration could weaken conservation efforts and reduce safeguards for endangered species. The legal action aims to stop the government from implementing this significant change.

The case highlights ongoing debates over environmental regulations and the balance between development and wildlife protection.

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